My 300 gallon acrylic tank

[steve the plumb]

 

[steve the plumb]

These are the 1" bulkheads.Again the one on the left came with the tank but I won't be using it.It has female threads inside and you can't glue a pipe inside it.I did read that the bulkheads must be hand tightened so no tools needed.

 

[steve the plumb]

They gave me this for the overflow but its a 1 " bulkhead so I can't use it.I don't know why they gave me this kit unless I wanted to make more holes in my overflow box(witch I can't)

 

[steve the plumb]

 

[steve the plumb]

 

[steve the plumb]

I used this kit to drill the holes

 

[steve the plumb]

This is my entertainment center(my x-box 360 is in for repair) This is where the tank will go.I have to move everything around(more stuff to lift)

 

[steve the plumb]

I have my live rock in this bin.I will replace this bin with a sump.Its right in back of my basement wall.I will cut a hole in the cement wall.I will either use a small jack hammer or I will use a grinder(witch will make to much dust)

 

[steve the plumb]

A pic of some of my tools(yes its a bit of a mess once the tank is done the garage needs a bit of a clean up)

 

[erics3000]

Your making some good progress..

 

[steve the plumb]

Thanks eric I saw your thread looking good.I got off work early so I had some time.My buddy came over and helped me flip the tank and then he left because he was busy.I took my time to see where I wanted the cl holes.I am off today and my plumbing supplies are in so I will go get them.My supplier doesn't have spa flex so I will go to a pool store.

 

[patej]

great job, keep the pics coming

 

[steve the plumb]

I picked up some plumbing

 

[steve the plumb]

 

[steve the plumb]

Same pics different angle.I also picked up hard pipe for the job.I think I need to buy some more 1" 90 degree elbows for the return flow.I was going to use 40 but it doesn't look like I can go straight with that.I may get some 60 degree also.

 

[steve the plumb]

2" union

 

[steve the plumb]

1 1/2" ball valve

 

[steve the plumb]

1" ball valve

 

[steve the plumb]

Now my supplier didn't have 1" spa flex and the pool store didn't have any either.I called the place where I bought my dart and om 8 way and the owner will order me some.I am buying 50 feet of pipe witch should be enough.He has to get it then ship it to me.We are splitting a 100 ft roll.He is giving it to me at his cost.So far the plumbing parts have cost me $360 plus another $70 for the spa flex(and shipping) I got a good price on the plumbing parts from my supplier. pvc isn't cheap those dam ball valve cost a fortune.

 

[steve the plumb]

I am still waiting for my spa flex and I need a 1 1/2" union for the 8 way but I water tested the tank and no leaks